Tuesday's elections could be counted as a split decision in that the Democrats regained a slim margin of control in the House of Representatives while Republicans maintained their hold on the Senate, and even added a net four seats. But of the two chambers, the Senate was a far more significant outcome for several reasons.
First off, the Senate contest can be seen as a harbinger of the 2020 elections, and a trouncing in the Senate races, which more closely correlate to national political trends, could have been a serious red flag to the GOP standard-bearer, President Trump. But not only did Trump's party keep the upper chamber, it increased its majority. And in several of the most hotly contested races, Cruz vs. O'Rourke in Texas, and Blackburn vs. Bredesen in Tennessee among others, Trump actively campaigned on their behalf. "Donald Trump went out and worked his tail off," said Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), who heads the Senate GOP's campaign committee. He cited Trump rallies that drew thousands in crucial states during the campaign's closing weeks and offered, "The president was THE factor."
Whatever anti-Trump "blue tidal wave" was in the offing, it dissipated into an ankle-wetter against the breakwater of a roaring economy, concerns over illegal immigration, and the shameful spectacle of the Kavanaugh hearing, which gave the American people a glimpse of what kind of sleazy shenanigans could be expected by handing over the Senate to the likes of Spartacus Booker, Diane Feinstein, and Kamala Harris. Whatever the spin, depending on the cable network, the loss of more seats in the Senate implies a difficult challenge for the Democrats in the 2020 general election.
Second, control of the Senate means a continued flood of originalist justices deferring to the statutory text of the Constitution rather than it being a so-called "living document." More Scalias, fewer Ginsburgs. President Trump has already appointed two Supreme Court justices, swinging the balance of 5-4 power in favor of those who interpret laws rather than legislate from the bench. And as two of the four liberal justices, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Steven Breyer, are 85 and 80 respectively, he could possibly appoint one or even two more. A solid majority in the Senate, without the Jeff Flake effect, will make any future nomination process far easier. And with the likelihood of Judge Amy Coney Barret on deck, an even more conservative tilt of the highest court could be in the offing.
Furthermore, with the publicity of the nominations of Gorsuch and, of course, Kavanaugh, what has slid more or less under the public's radar is that so far this administration has appointed 29 judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeals, with 12 more pending, 53 to the U.S. District Courts, with 57 pending, and 15 more in lesser federal courts either already appointed or pending. And this is just in the first two years. President Trump has at least two if not six more years to re-shape the federal judiciary into his more strict constructionist mold. House elections come and go every two years and the party in power usually loses ground in the mid-terms. But the judiciary — the reason more than any other to pull the lever for Trump — will be with us for decades and fundamentally reshape aspects of our lives we cannot imagine today. This will be Trump's most significant legacy. This on-going process of judicial re-alignment would have ground to a halt with a Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee.
Third, even with the Democrat House and likes of Adam Schiff and Maxine Waters leading the charge, barring revelations of flagrant and undeniable high crimes and misdemeanors on the part of the president, an impeachment would die in the Senate, as the House may bring charges, but the Senate is where the trial takes place. And as with Clinton, the impeaching party may pay a steep price for what would clearly be a political stunt (again assuming no genuine wrong-doing is uncovered) to appease the lunatic wing of a steadily far-left-careening party and merely obstruct for obstruction's sake. The average American just wants its government to function and these inter-party, inner-beltway battles look like nothing more than childish food-fights and yet another way for frustrated Democrats to negate the 2016 election.
The Senate win does not mean the GOP should ignore the lessons from losing the House. Or for that matter from the close gubernatorial races between conservatives like Brian Kemp versus far-left Stacey Abrams in Georgia, and Ron DeSantis to an unapologetic socialist Andrew Gillum in Florida. The Republican brand is pitifully weak among suburban women, and this is in a large part due to President Trump's acerbic tone which is a turn-off to educated, professional women of all stripes. For instance, one can and should point out the inconsistencies of Christine Basley Ford's testimony against Brett Kavanaugh, but Trump went beyond that. Showing a tin ear to women's sensibilities re: sexual harassment, he mocked Ford in public. This is not how to earn the respect of half the voting population, especially given the credibility deficit among women with which he began his presidency.
And Republicans should not underestimate the appeal of socialism to large segments of the population, especially younger voters, who have not reaped the benefits of the improving economy over the past decade. Theirs is a world of five- even six-figure college debt for often worthless degrees, saddling them with a mortgage but no house, delaying, even stifling their chances for embarking on the American Dream that seems more of a pipe-dream to them. For the first time in 130 years, more Americans ages 18-34 live with their parents than partners. Add to that they see their own parents often working two jobs to cover spiraling healthcare costs while making flat wages, a wealth gap that is widening to obscene levels in some segments, and Wall Street having its best run in decades. When the current system isn't working, you search for alternatives. The lure of free stuff while getting subsidized healthcare, all paid for by "Wall Street fat cats" and "millionaires and billionaires," is seductive to those who have never been taught economics or history (and thus have no idea that socialism has been tried and abysmally failed elsewhere and often)… especially when coated with a lacquer of moral superiority.
Still, for a GOP breathing easier today, the Senate win was indeed a breakwater for a "blue wave" that never quite materialized. Perhaps just hurling epitaphs of "Nazi" at the most pro-Jewish president in a generation, or "racist" at the man who has given minorities the lowest levels of unemployment on record while increasing their wages, and trying to stem the flow of illegal competition flooding the workforce, is not enough. The Democrats now have the House. They have some power again. Let's see how they use it. If they behave as they have in the past, losing the House in 2018 may guarantee Trump's re-election in 2020.


Decorating a room for a child is often a challenge and a delight. These days the market is flooded with a host of different products, ideas and solutions for decorating children's rooms, and for this reason it is possible to find almost anything you are looking for. Additionally, decorating for your little one can be an exciting adventure that promotes learning about your child's interests, what they enjoy and are interested in. On the other hand decorating for a child can be particularly difficult. Tastes and personal preferences are drastically changeable at a young age, and highly influenced by technology and the modern world. This changeability can make deciding on a theme and design for their room almost impossible! Luckily homify is here to help get you started.
Gone are the days of simple pink colour schemes for girls, and the obligatory blue for boys. Children these days enjoy the freedom to select individual colour palettes, and unique bedroom designs. We have collated seven stylish bedrooms that we believe would be perfect in creating that ideal space for your little girl. From picture-perfect princess-esque sleeping quarters, to neutral and bold colour-blocked bedrooms, you are sure to find a few inspirational options and ideas.
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Part of having your own bedroom is about feeling comfortable and welcome, with a sense of privacy. Additionally, as a child the bedroom is a place to play and relax, an area to express oneself, and make memories. For this reason it is essential there is an good space to get creative and play.
This example is a fabulous illustration of a gorgeous play space that doubles as an ideal nap area. Sumptuous, luxurious, and very inviting, a play room such as this one is sure to delight any child and keep them busy.
Bedrooms are personal spaces so it is essential they reflect the personality and uniqueness of your child. Think about their temperament, their likes, dislikes, and pick a series of colours that will work in conjunction with their originality and style.
Bright hues and bold designs can work fabulously in girls' bedrooms, contributing to the overall sense of vivacity and energy.
As children grow they become more and more independent. This is particularly true when it comes to school work and their desire to undertake work on their own. A study area is a fabulous inclusion in any child's room, and will ensure they have a quiet place for homework, study, or simply some arts and crafts.
The image above is a great illustration of a well incorporated desk area that can easily accommodate a pair of children if they wish to work together.
When deciding on wallpaper and textiles for the room, ensure you carefully consider the theme and colour palette you are trying to achieve. Children change their minds fairly often and this can prevent problems with wallpaper as it is difficult to remove and redo. Pick something neutral and timeless, and pair with textile that can easily be changed and rearranged.
Finally, let's consider the rug. A fabulous rug can totally transform a room, as well as tie a room together. If you have a younger child, consider a rug that can be used to play on such as the example above, or if your child is older, perhaps a simple bold colour or shade.


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Could fixed home loans be about to start with a 1?
By Harrison Astbury on March 27, 2020
By ING Group on Flickr.
Fixed rate mortgages got a lot of love in the past week, with ING, the big four banks, and others all cutting down to the low 2s.
There was a flurry of rate movements in what was a busy week for the banks, with many announcing they will offer mortgage deferrals for up to six months for those doing it tough thanks to coronavirus.
Oh, and the Reserve Bank (RBA) also made an unprecedented decision to cut its cash rate TWICE in one month.
Variable rate cuts are normally at the forefront of any RBA cash rate cut, but this time around there was more focus on fixed rates, with very few banks making any changes to variable home loans.
Below is a summary of the banks who have cut fixed rate home loans this past week.
To see how fixed loans compare, below are a handful of owner-occupier P&I fixed loans with some of the lowest interest rates in the market.
ING fixed rate cuts
ING made cuts to quite a few home loans. Its lowest advertised fixed rate to get a cut was:
The Orange Advantage Residential Fixed 2 Years 150k+: 50 basis point cut to 2.09% p.a. (3.77% p.a. comparison rate*)
Cuts were seen to most of ING's packaged and non-packaged fixed loans, from one through to five years.
NAB fixed rate cuts
National Australia Bank (NAB) made a gamut of cuts, mostly to its fixed packaged home loans. The lowest advertised rate to see a cut was:
The Choice Package First Home Buyer Special 2 Years 150k: 60 basis point cut to 2.19% p.a. (4.02% p.a. comparison rate*)
Note that this is a 'special' offer, and can be withdrawn at any time - NAB's regular rate for this loan is 2.29% p.a. (4.04% p.a. comparison rate*).
Westpac fixed rate cuts
Westpac made a significant cut of 100 basis points (1%), to its Fixed Options P&I 1 Year 70% home loan, down to 2.39% p.a (4.24% p.a. comparison rate*)
If you don't have a 30% deposit, its Fixed Options 1 Year 95% loan saw the same cut, but down to 2.49% p.a. (4.34% p.a. comparison rate*).
ANZ fixed rate cuts
ANZ shaved 49 basis points off its Breakfree Residential Fixed 2 Year 150k+ home loan, down to 2.19% p.a. (4.00% p.a. comparison rate*).
If you don't want a packaged home loan, ANZ cut its Residential Fixed 2 Year product by 49 basis points down to 2.34% p.a. (4.08% p.a. comparison rate*).
Commonwealth Bank fixed rate cuts
Commbank made a splash last week after it cut fixed rates by up to 70 basis points, with 1, 2 and 3 year fixed terms for owner-occupiers paying principal and interest coming down to 2.29% p.a. (comparison rate yet to be finalised).
As it stands now, the two-year fixed term, for example is at 2.99% p.a. (4.12% p.a. comparison rate*).
Other fixed rate cuts
Other noteworthy banks and lenders to cut rates on their fixed home loan products recently include ME Bank, People's Choice Credit Union, and Bankwest, just to name a few.
ME Bank fixed rate cuts
The lowest advertised rate from ME Bank that experienced a cut was the Member Package Flexible Fixed for 3 Years for owner occupiers, with an 89 basis point cut to 2.29% p.a. (3.15% p.a. comparison rate*)
People's Choice fixed rate cuts
The lowest People's Choice fixed rate to experience a haircut was the Home Loan Package Residential Fixed P&I 2 Year 100k+ loan.
That product saw a 70 basis point cut to 2.19% p.a. (3.80% p.a. comparison rate*).
Bankwest fixed rate cuts
The lowest Bankwest fixed loan to see a cut was the Fixed Rate Owner Occupied P&I 3 Year loan.
It saw a 37 basis point cut to 2.53% p.a. (4.24% p.a comparison rate*).
What's the deal with high comparison rates?
While many lenders have cut their advertised rates down to the low 2.00% p.a. range nudging ever closer to the elusive 1, the comparison rates are still often in the high-3s, or even 4s.
This is because the advertised rate doesn't take into account all the extra fees that can be tacked onto a home loan. Certain fees could include:
A yearly fee
Monthly account fee
Establishment fee
Packaging fees e.g. if it comes with an offset account or credit card
Another major factor is that the comparison rate assumes borrowers will stay on the revert rate if they don't refinance, which is what the interest rate switches to after its fixed term, which can be significantly higher than the advertised rate.
Comparison rates are calculated on a minimum loan of $150,000 over 25 years.
So even with a low advertised rate, the extra fees could mean you're paying an effective interest rate of 3.00% or more every year.
By law, every lender has to display their advertised rates along with the comparison rate, so you know what to expect.
The entire market was not considered in selecting the above products. Rather, a cut-down portion of the market has been considered which includes retail products from at least the big four banks, the top 10 customer-owned institutions and Australia's larger non-banks:
The big four banks are: ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac
The top 10 customer-owned Institutions are the ten largest mutual banks, credit unions and building societies in Australia, ranked by assets under management in November 2020. They are (in descending order): Credit Union Australia, Newcastle Permanent, Heritage Bank, Peoples' Choice Credit Union, Teachers Mutual Bank, Greater Bank, IMB Bank, Beyond Bank, Bank Australia and P&N Bank.
The larger non-bank lenders are those who (in 2020) has more than $9 billion in Australian funded loans and advances. These groups are: Resimac, Pepper, Liberty and Firstmac.
Some providers' products may not be available in all states. To be considered, the product and rate must be clearly published on the product provider's web site.
In the interests of full disclosure, Savings.com.au, Performance Drive and Loans.com.au are part of the Firstmac Group. To read about how Savings.com.au manages potential conflicts of interest, along with how we get paid, please click through onto the web site links.
*Comparison rate is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years. Please note the comparison rate only applies to the examples given. Different loan amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees and costs savings, such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.
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Q: E-mails are being truncated by Gmail or Yahoo When I send an e-mail to a user, most of the times Yahoo user, and Yahoo returns a bounce to my Gmail account, that bounces comes most of the time truncated.
What's my problem here? Is in Gmail that truncates the messages, if yes, how do I fix it, or it is because of Yahoo?
thanks!
It shows like this in the bounce:
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-- Original message follows.

The original message is over 5K. Message truncated.\

Is Yahoo who does this?

A: The reason that the message is truncated is because the server (in this case Yahoo's) doesn't see the point in sending back the whole message in a bounce message. The theory is that you have the whole message already if you sent it! It just gives you enough back so you can work out which message has bounced.
If the address had existed then the message would not have been truncated and would be received in full by the recipient.

A: I have found a quick fix to this truncation problem. The message is truncated upon printout.
 1. Display the gmail message.
 2. On the upper right, click on the firefox symbol.
 3. From the new window, click on the print symbol.
 4. From the upper left "scale", choose 40%(50% gives truncation).
 5. From the upper left, "print".
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This castle appears to have some weird doors. First there are the two doors on the bottom of the exit room both of which lead to the room below only one to the top and the other one to the bottom.
Then there's the right bottom door in room 5 (counting from top left to bottom right) leading back to the exit room too which (intentionally?) makes for a nice shortcut.


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Booking Holdings Backs Yanolja for Hotel Booking: Travel Startup Funding This Week
June 14th, 2019 at 12:05 AM EDT
Yanolja got its start as a chain of so-called love motels. But it has since become a reputable online travel agency in Korea and a provider of a widely used property management system. No wonder Booking Holdings has made a strategic investment in the company.
This week travel startups announced more than $206 million in funding.
>>Yanolja, which calls itself the largest online travel platform in South Korea, has raised $180 million in Series D funding.
GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and Booking Holdings led the round. The funding placed a valuation on the startup of more than $1 billion.
The companies said that Booking Holdings' brand Agoda would start to offer its customers Yanolja's South Korean hotel listings, and Yanolja customers will offer its users listings from Agoda and other Booking Holdings' brands.
Yanolja, which means "Hey, let's play" in Hangul, got its start by offering so-called love hotels, or places for people to meet for romance. So the company is also the owner of more than 200 hotels under its brand name and more than 1,000 properties under the ZenRooms brand. Since 2015 it has focused on offering more respectable and traditional lodging under brand names like Kotel, which do not offer adult entertainment on the TV or have decor like neon lights.
Founded in 2005, the Seoul-based company also offers a property management system for hoteliers and managers of other types of properties.
CEO Kim Jong-yoon said Yanolja's revenue nearly doubled to $200 million last year, from a year earlier, but the company is not profitable. This year the company is hiring more than 400 employees, including 200 research and development personnel, up from the 800 it had in January.
Yanolja is building a so-called smart hotel in Jeju Island, Korea, that uses artificial intelligence and the internet of things to help guests with automation. Korea Telecom is assisting on the pilot project.
Getaway, a hospitality company that "provides mindful escapes to tiny cabins in nature within two hours of major cities," has closed a $22.5 million Series B financing round.
Starwood Capital Group led the round.
"Starwood Capital's passion and capability for innovation within the hospitality space marries perfectly with Getaway's mission to provide wellness and mindfulness-oriented travel experiences," said Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital Group's Chairman and CEO, in a statement.
Getaway raised a $15M Series A round in early 2017.
>>Stride, a marketplace for all experiential, multi-day and multi-destination trips planned by experts, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding from JetBlue Technology Ventures and NFX.
Past investors have included Plug and Play Technology Ventures and TDG Ventures as well as angels like the co-founder of JetBlue Airways John Owen, the co-founder of Hipmunk Adam Goldstein, and the co-founder of TripIt Scott Hintz. The startup has raised a total of $3.1 million in funding.
The San Francisco startup recently launched TripFinder, which it claims is the first online matchmaking experience for multi-day tours, where consumers answer a quiz about their travel preferences to receive a few recommendations culled from an inventory of more than 30,000 itineraries from about 1,200 tour providers worldwide.
TripFinder said it drove more than $330 million in gross referral revenue in 2018.
>>Welcome, a mobile app for spontaneous travel, has received $1.2 million in seed funding.
3 Rodeo led the round.
The mobile app provides itineraries for consumers at more than 200 destinations that travelers can customize by swiping the icons on their screens.
If a user chooses to linger longer at a destination or if the weather changes, the app will adjust the rest of the itinerary. Travelers can give the app some guidance on their budget, mood, and tastes.
Check out our previous startup funding roundups, here.
Photo credit: Yanolja, which calls itself the largest online travel platform in South Korea, has raised $180 million in Series D funding. Originally a love hotel company, it now offers Kotels, one of which is shown here, which are respectable properties without adult entertainment on the TV or neon lights. Yanolja


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It's been a fun challenge to take maximum advantage of the crop of zucchini this summer. This next dish is also takes advantage of the peppery arugula which comes from my neighbor Beppi's garden. Zucchini and arugula are a great combination–silky and sweet combined with peppery and tart.
The beauty of this pesto is that it doesn't discolor like traditional basil pesto. I've made prior variations of this sauce before, but tonight's version is the perfect proportion of ingredients to complement the plain sauteed zucchini.
This dish is great for company because the sauce may be prepared hours in advance and held at room temperature. The pasta may then be boiled at the last minute, while the zucchini are sauteed.
The pasta I'm using tonight is dried fettucine. Egg pasta may be substituted, but I think that the sturdiness of dried pasta is more appropriate for this sauce.
6 medium zucchini (approximately 7″L), cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into half-moon slices approx. 1/4″ thick.
Boil pasta in plenty of salted water. While pasta is boiling, in a broad skillet on highest heat, saute zucchini in oil until just tender (about 6 minutes).
When pasta is about 30 seconds shy of done, toss into skillet with zucchini, along with butter, and a half-cup of pasta cooking water. Turn off heat under skillet and mix in pesto. A bit of pasta water may still be added if mixture is too tight–the pasta will absorb the liquid as it sits.
Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until a coarse puree results.


Obituary for Charles Percy Dixon | Assalley Funeral Homes, LLC.
Charles Percy Dixon, 82, of Panama, IL passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs, IL.
Charles was born October 23, 1935 in Canton, IL, the son of Percy and Mildred (Davidson) Dixon. He married Bobbie Ruth Breeden in 1955, and the were happily married until her death in 2011.
Charles was raised and lived in Panama his entire life. He was proud of his little hometown. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War, from 1952-1956. He then went to work for Cassen's Transport for 32 years, never missing a day of work before his retirement. Charles was a past Panama VFW Commander for many years and member of the Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255. He coached the Panama Little League, Pony League, and 3M League for many years as well. Charles was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini Basketball fan.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mick "Virginia" Loew, Linda Kuhl, Jim "Moose" Dixon, and David Dixon.
Charles is survived by his children, Janice (husband, Dan) Christian of Steedman, MO, Mark (wife, Jodi) Dixon of Panama, IL, and Christy (husband, Bill) Bailey of Carlinville, IL; grandchildren, Matt Micnheimer, Troy Micnheimer, Morgan Christian, Kim McCario, Jessica Damm, Garrett Melton, Riley Dixon, Karlee Dixon, Casey Spensberger; and 10 great grandchildren.
The family will host a celebration of life from 11:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Panama VFW, 329 Main St., Panama, IL 62077.
Private family inurnment will be held at Panama Union Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, Panama Union Cemetery Association, PO Box 760, Panama, IL 62077, or Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.


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Albertsons $4B payout to shareholders amid merger paused
SEATTLE (AP) — A judge in Washington state has temporarily blocked Albertsons from paying a $4 billion dividend to investors as part of the grocery retailer's proposed merger with rival Kroger.
On Thursday, King County Superior Court Commissioner Henry Judson approved a motion by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson to temporarily block the dividend until the court can more fully consider whether the payment violates antitrust laws, The Seattle Times reported.
The dividend was scheduled...
The dividend was scheduled to be paid Monday.
The proposed merger would combine two of the nation's largest grocery chains. Some critics worry that could mean reduced competition, higher food prices and the closure of under-performing locations, including some in Washington state. Albertsons, which owns Safeway, and Kroger, which owns QFC and Fred Meyer, are among the biggest players in Washington.
"Putting the brakes on this $4 billion payment is a huge win for consumers nationwide," Ferguson said Thursday afternoon on Twitter.
Next Thursday, King County Superior Court Judge Ken Schubert is scheduled to more closely review arguments in the case.
"There is obviously further information and evidence that needs to be presented," Judson noted.
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Ferguson argues the dividend is illegal because it potentially undercuts the ability of Albertsons to keep all its locations open in the several years needed to complete the merger.
Those arguments were echoed by attorneys general in Illinois, California and the District of Columbia, which on Wednesday jointly sued to block the dividend in federal court in Washington, D.C.
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons said this week that both lawsuits are without merit.
One major concern of the dividend is the potential impact of such a large payment on Albertsons. To win regulatory approval for the merger, Albertsons and Kroger must sell hundreds of locations in areas where they have too much market overlap. So-called divestiture could have a major impact in Seattle and throughout Washington, where Kroger and Albertsons collectively have about 350 locations.
Kroger and Albertsons have agreed to put the divested locations in a standalone company, managed by Albertsons, and then sell them to a competing retailer or retailers as part of the approval process.
However, some antitrust and business experts question whether locations chosen for divesture might already be struggling financially. They worry that a cash-strapped Albertsons might fail to keep all those locations open while it finds a willing buyer and that some divested stores could close, as happened after the 2015 merger between Albertsons and Safeway.
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<?php

namespace Ivory\Tests\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls;

use Ivory\GoogleMap\Controls\ControlPosition,
    Ivory\GoogleMap\Controls\MapTypeControl,
    Ivory\GoogleMap\Controls\MapTypeControlStyle,
    Ivory\GoogleMap\MapTypeId,
    Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\MapTypeControlHelper;

/**
 * Map type control helper test.
 *
 * @author GeLo <geloen.eric@gmail.com>
 */
class MapTypeControlHelperTest extends \PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase
{
    /** @var \Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\MapTypeControlHelper */
    protected $mapTypeControlHelper;

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function setUp()
    {
        $this->mapTypeControlHelper = new MapTypeControlHelper();
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function tearDown()
    {
        unset($this->mapTypeControlHelper);
    }

    public function testDefaultState()
    {
        $this->assertInstanceOf(
            'Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\MapTypeIdHelper',
            $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getMapTypeIdHelper()
        );

        $this->assertInstanceOf(
            'Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\ControlPositionHelper',
            $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getControlPositionHelper()
        );

        $this->assertInstanceOf(
            'Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\MapTypeControlStyleHelper',
            $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getMapTypeControlStyleHelper()
        );
    }

    public function testInitialState()
    {
        $mapTypeIdHelper = $this->getMock('Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\MapTypeIdHelper');
        $controlPositionHelper = $this->getMock('Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\ControlPositionHelper');
        $mapTypeControlStyleHelper = $this->getMock('Ivory\GoogleMap\Templating\Helper\Controls\MapTypeControlStyleHelper');

        $this->mapTypeControlHelper = new MapTypeControlHelper(
            $mapTypeIdHelper,
            $controlPositionHelper,
            $mapTypeControlStyleHelper
        );

        $this->assertSame($mapTypeIdHelper, $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getMapTypeIdHelper());
        $this->assertSame($controlPositionHelper, $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getControlPositionHelper());
        $this->assertSame($mapTypeControlStyleHelper, $this->mapTypeControlHelper->getMapTypeControlStyleHelper());
    }

    public function testRender()
    {
        $mapTypeControl = new MapTypeControl(
            array(MapTypeId::ROADMAP),
            ControlPosition::BOTTOM_CENTER,
            MapTypeControlStyle::DROPDOWN_MENU
        );

        $this->assertSame(
            '{"mapTypeIds":[google.maps.MapTypeId.ROADMAP],"position":google.maps.ControlPosition.BOTTOM_CENTER,"style":google.maps.MapTypeControlStyle.DROPDOWN_MENU}',
            $this->mapTypeControlHelper->render($mapTypeControl)
        );
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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El patrimonialismo es una forma de gobernabilidad en la que todo el poder fluye directamente del líder. Esto constituye esencialmente la mezcla de los sectores público y privado. Estos regímenes son autocráticos u oligárquicos y excluyen del poder a las clases media y alta. Los líderes de estos países suelen gozar de un poder personal absoluto. Normalmente, los ejércitos de estos países son leales al líder, no a la nación.

Varias definiciones
Max Weber escribió sobre el Patrimonialismo como una forma de dominación tradicional. Inicialmente se centró en las estructuras familiares, especialmente en la autoridad de los padres dentro de las familias, es decir, en el patriarcado. Pero el patriarcado solo describe la forma más temprana y pequeña. Para Weber, las monarquías patrimoniales y formas similares de gobierno eran proyecciones del patriarcado (la regla del padre dentro de la familia) sobre un conjunto más amplio de relaciones sociales.

Hay dos formas principales de patrimonialismo en el análisis de Weber de la autoridad tradicional (dominación). Una forma se caracteriza por una estructura descendente en la que el emperador o sultán gobierna sobre la base de su propia autoridad legítima a través de funcionarios burocráticos tradicionales (por ejemplo, eunucos). En principio, la Iglesia católica es patrimonio en este sentido tradicional, con el papa como el Gobernante Patrimonial.

La otra forma de patrimonialismo todavía está arriba hacia abajo, pero se acerca al tipo ideal del feudalismo occidental europeo, con una base para la autoridad legítima fuera de la autoridad del gobernante central. En Francia o Inglaterra del siglo XII, por ejemplo, podría haber consistido en la aristocracia caballeresca. Esta forma feudal de patrimonialismo evolucionó finalmente en Monarquía Constitucional. El Senado de los Estados Unidos es un vestigio de la Cámara de los Lores en Inglaterra. Los Señores eran literalmente los compañeros del reino. El argumento general de Weber fue que con la modernidad, las formas tradicionales de gobierno burocráticas y patrimoniales dieron paso al racionalismo burocrático capitalista moderno como principio principal del gobierno y la gobernabilidad.

Nathan Quimpo define el patrimonialismo como "un tipo de regla en la que el gobernante no distingue entre patrimonio personal y público y trata los asuntos y recursos del estado como su asunto personal".

Richard Pipes, historiador y profesor emérito de historia rusa en la Universidad de Harvard, define el patrimonio como "un régimen en el que los derechos de soberanía y de propiedad se funden hasta el punto de ser indistinguibles, y en el que el poder político se ejerce de la misma manera que el poder económico".

J. I. (Hans) Bakker, sociólogo de la Universidad de Guelph, ha aplicado el tipo ideal a la historia de Indonesia en los días pre-colonial, colonial y postcolonial.

Francis Fukuyama, politólogo de Stanford, lo describe como reclutamiento político basado en los dos principios de selección de parientes y altruismo recíproco.

Ricardo Vélez Rodríguez, filósofo colombiano y exprofesor de la Universidad de Juiz de Fora en Brasil, considerado uno de los académicos más destacados del patrimonio ibérico y latinoamericano. Vélez utiliza el concepto de Patrimonialismo establecido por Max Weber y posteriormente expandido por Karl Wittfogel de la Universidad de Columbia, para explicar el ethos político en América Latina.

Se destaca que a pesar de contar con diversos términos por parte de varios especialistas, la palabra no cuenta con un término y no es válido por diccionarios.

Hechos históricos
Richard Pipes citó a los Ptolomeo egipcios y a los átalos de Pérgamo como primeras monarquías patrimoniales, ambos sucesores del imperio de Alejandro Magno.

Pipes argumenta que el imperio ruso entre los siglos XII y XVII, y con ciertas modificaciones hasta 1917, fue un sistema patrimonial.

Jean Bodin describió las monarquías seigneuriales donde el monarca posee toda la tierra. Afirmó que Turquía y Muscovy eran los únicos ejemplos europeos. Él creía que se produjeron a través de la conquista y eran comunes en África y Asia.

Los académicos húngaros modernos y contemporáneos apoyan el postulado de que en la Edad Media el Reino de Hungría existía como un Reino Patrimonialista (en lengua húngara: Patrimoniális királyság) donde el Rey era el dueño supremo de las tierras del Reino. Indonesia, antes y durante la administración de Suharto, es a menudo citada como patrimonio de su economía política.

Sorprendentemente, una proporción alta de regímenes militares del siglo XX surgió en los países que habían sido ocupados por Estados Unidos. Otros ejemplos incluyen el régimen de Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi después de la intervención de Estados Unidos en 1953, los regímenes de Anastasio Somoza García, François Duvalier y Rafael Leónidas Trujillo (sus países fueron ocupados por los marines de Estados Unidos en 1912-33, 1915-34 y 1916-24 respectivamente), y finalmente, el régimen de Fulgencio Batista en Cuba.

Una ironía es que, al derrocar a los terratenientes indígenas y de clase media, los estadounidenses han creado precisamente el tipo de régimen que podrían derrocar los comunistas y los revolucionarios islámicos. Los intentos de revolución islámica en Egipto y las revoluciones comunistas en Colombia han fracasado debido a la fuerza de las instituciones indígenas. Las revoluciones en Cuba, Nicaragua e Irán seguramente no habrían ocurrido si no hubiera habido intervencionismo estadounidense.

Por lo general, las clases medias y altas tienen demasiado que perder con las revoluciones, pero no es el caso en los regímenes de propiedad. Por ejemplo, la clase media nicaragüense apoyó a los sandinistas después de las expropiaciones llevadas a cabo por Somoza para ayudar a las víctimas del terremoto en Managua.

Notas
 Adams, Julia. "The Rule of the Father: Patriarchy and Patrimonialism in Early Modern Europe." Working paper. Russell Sage Foundation.
 Bakker, J. I. (Hans). "Patrimonialism." The Encyclopedia of Governance
 Quimpo, Nathan Gilbert "Trapo Parties and Corruption" KASAMA Vol. 21 No. 1.

Referencias

Corrupción política

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The Diversionary Value of Music Playlists for Patients With Dementia in Accident and Emergency Settings (Nurses.co.uk / BBC News)
Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News
Summary A recent small-scale trial based at NHS Fife indicates that music playlists used on A&E wards can have a calming effect for most elderly dementia patients, offering potential to reduce agitation and distress without resort to medication. Full Text … Continue reading →
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COVID-19 Infection: Coronavirus in the UK (DHSC / PHE / BBC News / SCIE / NHS England / JGCR)
Summary Latest guidance for the general public. Full Text Link Reference New guidance for households with possible COVID-19 infection. [Online]: Department of Health and Social Care [and] Public Health England, March 17th 2020. In less than three months the impact … Continue reading →
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More on Sustaining Quality Improvement (CQC / PHSO)
Posted on March 7, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News
Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published further findings about sustaining improvement, based on the positive examples from four case studies, including: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. … Continue reading →
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More Statistics on Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals (The Pharmaceutical Journal)
Summary Data, obtained from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, indicates that 17% of acute trusts (there were 87 that did respond) offer the full range of non-pharmaceutical therapies suggested by NICE guidance, while less than 45% offer one or … Continue reading →
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National Audit of Dementia Care in General Hospitals: Spotlight Audit on Psychotropic Medication (HQIP / RCP)
Posted on February 22, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News
Summary The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) and Royal College of Psychiatrists have published a spotlight audit on the use of psychotropic medicines in the care of people with dementia in general hospitals in England and Wales. Psychotropic medication may … Continue reading →
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Digital Social Care Pathfinders: the Social Care Programme (NHS Digital)
Summary NHS Digital is funding sixteen "Digital Social Care Pathfinders" projects with £4.5 million, with the aim of developing solutions for bridging the data and technology "gaps" which may act as barriers to better integration between the NHS and social … Continue reading →
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Babylon Health Applies Artificial Intelligence to Improving Integration of Care and Population Health in Wolverhampton (HTN / RWT / BMJ / Lancet / NHS England / BBC News)
Posted on January 26, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News
Summary Babylon Health and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust have announced a ten year partnership to explore the application of an artificial intelligence app to delivering joined-up digital care for Wolverhampton's population. Full Text Link Reference Babylon agrees 10 year … Continue reading →
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Dementia-Related Hospital Admissions (BBC News / Alzheimer's Society)
Summary Patients with dementia are being admitted to hospitals at an increasing rate, often because of the lack of community care, according to the Alzheimer's Society. "The Alzheimer's Society analysed hospital records covering emergency admissions in the six years to … Continue reading →
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NHS Demands Action to Reduce Betting-Related Ill Health (BBC News / NHS England / Respublica)
Summary Claire Murdoch, NHS England's National Director for Mental Health, has written to the UK's big gambling companies, demanding assistance on preventive measures to reduce betting-related ill health: Full Text Link Reference NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling … Continue reading →
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Christmas and Dementia: Some Benefits and Coping Strategies (BBC News / NHS England)
Posted on December 23, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News
Summary Professor Alistair Burns, NHS England's National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older Peoples' Mental Health, has released his traditional Christmas-time message to families and carers. Some simple coping strategies are provided. It is noted, on the positive side, that TV … Continue reading →
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A deeply unhappy king ordered an inquiry with high-ranking admiralty officials blaming the captain of the ill-fated Fifth Whelp with incompetency. The captain in turn blamed officials for corruption. The public and the government needed a scapegoat, though, and they ultimately set on John Hackett, Hackett was accused of treason, for the act of piloting the raiders into Baltimore. The Englishman Fawlett seemed to avoid this fate, with no sentence recorded against him. Local folklore suggests that Hackett was hung on a cliff overlooking the bay. However, he was probably executed in the town of Kinsale. Becoming a hero was the villager Harris who single handily spooked the corsairs. At the inquiry, after Harris gave his testimony, admiralty officials awarded him a commendation and small cash award.
Events in England would soon eclipse the memory of Baltimore. King Charles, enraged by incidents such as the Baltimore invasion, introduced the Ship Money Tax in 1634. This was designed to offset the cost of coastal defences and was introduced without the consent of parliament. The levying across England of this deeply unpopular tax was a contributing factor in the English Civil War.
Baltimore Harbor from the sea today. Click on the image for a larger view.
Fear of further raids forced the survivors of Baltimore inland, and the town was effectively abandoned. Only much later would the town come back to life, as people returned to settle in the area as the fishing industry thrived. Today, the natural harbor, which once appealed to pirates of every description, attracts members of the yachting community to the picturesque bay and surrounding islands. Where once locals eked an existence from the sea and consorted with pirates, they now make their living from tourism, with fine dining and a lively social scene.
Little is known about the fate of the slaves. The English civil war, waged between the monarchy and parliament, raged for years and the plight of the captives on the Barbary Coast was forgotten. Fourteen years after the raid, two Baltimore women were ransomed when a diplomatic mission from England came to negotiate the freedom of European slaves. Joanne Broadbook and Ellen Hawkins had spent over a decade in captivity, but what became of them on their release? They had lost their families, and their homes were gone. Their fate is unknown, but local folklore maintains that they were given jobs as servants in the two houses of Parliament in London, where they spent the rest of their days. These two are the only captives of the Baltimore raid whom we know the fate of.
An Arab slave market. Click on image for a larger view.
Back in Algiers, Morat Rais terrorized the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans for several more years until his luck (temporarily) ran out. Rais was captured by Christians engaged in piracy, from Malta. Rais languished for five years in the dungeons of Malta until he paid a staggering ransom and was freed. He returned to Algiers to live out his days in luxurious retirement. Rais' legacy did not end there his son Anthony moved to the New World and settled in what was then called New Harlem. The descendants of Anthony von Jansen, as he was known, would give birth to the Vanderbilt dynasty of New York.
The slave markets of the Barbary Coast continued the trade unabated for hundreds of years. The Barbary pirates were never a significant military force. Still, different countries preferred to forge a detente with them at the expense of their enemies rather than end their vile trade. The powerful maritime nations often profited from piracy not directed at their ships, a case of 'an enemy of my enemy is my friend.' The Pashas of Algiers skilfully manipulated the political intrigues of more powerful nations to further their own interests.
Blog dedicated to the O'Driscoll clan and Baltimore.
James Doherty is a Waterford-based writer who focuses on the preservation of the history of the Irish worldwide.
This feature was edited by Gerry Regan and Doug Chandler and produced by Joe Gannon.
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INTERVIEW: DAN BURN ON A TOUGH PRE-SEASON CAMPAIGN AS LATICS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
DAN BURN: Defender raring to go ahead of the start of the new season
Dan Burn says he can't wait for the first game of the new campaign against MK Dons next Satuday afternoon as Latics prepare for their final pre-season fixture against Grimsby Town tomorrow.
We caught up with your 2016-17 Player of the Year Dan Burn on Friday to get his thoughts on pre-season so far.
iFollow Latics: Dan Burn Pre-Season interview.
Defender on working under Paul Cook and unique pre-season.
Burn impressed by defensive arrivals and academy graduate Sam Stubbs.
Burn on pre-season
"Obviously the new staff have come in so it's taken a little while to get everyone closely knit together but it's been going well. It's been tough because we've had sessions like swimming and cross-fit which we haven't normally done but as we've been getting closer to the start of the season we've been working on our shape a lot more and just getting ready for MK Dons.
"I've enjoyed all of the different sessions we've done because it's mixed it up a bit and helped the team spirit for sure. We've got a big squad so we need a good team spirit.
"I don't think any footballer likes pre-season because there's a lot of running and a lot of fitness, but we're nearly at the end of it now so it's a lot more football and shape based.
Burn on a new style of play
"The manager has come in with his own philosophy and how he wants to play, and it's just all been about integrating that to the lads and we've taken it well. We're still learning though and we'll keep on learning throughout the season.
Burn on a positive environment
"A lot of the players had become used to getting beat last season so there's big expectations on us this year and we have to put things right.
Burn on last season
"I would have taken not playing the whole of last season if it meant we would have stayed in the Championship, but it was one of those things. The pressure last season was on us to stay up where it will be different for us this time around so we're trying to change the mentality of the squad into a winning one.
Burn on the new players
"A lot of the players we've brought in are fairly experienced and they all seemed to have settled because the lads who were here from last season have welcomed them with open arms.
Burn on his fellow centre halves
"Sam Stubbs was obviously here last season and we all know how good he is but he's just at that stage now where he needs to go out and get that experience of playing against men every week. The two new lads who have come in have been brilliant. Chey is a very experienced defender at this level, Terell is really good on the ball and even with Donervon as well we've got six really solid centre halves so that's something we're quite comfortable with.
Burn on starting the season
"It'll just be good on getting the season going again. It doesn't feel like five minutes since it ended but I'm glad we're at the back end of pre-season now and hopefully we can get off to a good start.
Dan Burn


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Audio set to "HEADPHONES Rift Audio" why does it not automatically switch !
I have had my CV1 for a few weeks now, enjoying the experience, already completed Adr1ft.
BUT... is it possible to make the Headphones operate only when you are wearing the HMD and then revert back to your default playback device. I know I can do this manually, but it would be nice if it was automatic as there is already a sensor to detect when you are wearing the HMD ?
Yes, that is how it's supposed to work. If it's not, then something is wrong. Can you provide these logs?
Have you tried re-installing audio drivers?
I thought it was a bit strange Not a big issue just a couple of clicks to fix.
I have a Sound Blaster Z for my Speakers.
Does this happen with one particular game? What about if you don't open a game but just put on the headset and look at Home (which does have some ambient sound). Does sound return to default after taking the headset off? Does the headset screen turn off when you take it off?
Just uninstalled an re-installed audio drivers and it is now switching between HMD headphones and speakers correctly.
Not sure what fixed it, thought it was odd !
Thanks for your response cybereality + whoa182.